Mrs. George Pine

Unknown

Created:
Movement:
1835
Realism
key Notes:
Portraiture, Early American Art
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Dimensions:
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Mrs. George Pine," created in 1835 by an unknown artist, is a portrait that reflects the stylistic conventions of early 19th-century American portraiture, characterized by its focus on the subject's attire and social status. The painting is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, though specific details about the artist's identity and the context of the commission remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Mrs. George Pine," created in 1835 using oil on canvas, features a seated woman dressed in period attire, characterized by a dark gown with intricate detailing and a white lace collar. The composition is notable for its soft, naturalistic rendering of the subject's facial features and the use of light to create depth, set against a muted background that emphasizes the figure.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mrs. George Pine